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Well most people don't sell at Blue Book. The Blue Book is really for dealers so they have a idea what its worth. Because for instace Cub Cadet originals can sell on ebay for as much as $2,500 or more and New they were only $585 or lower.. If this is not a e-bay auction your looking at and you can. Take it for a test ride. Make sure it starts and the PTO for the tiller engagesand if the tiller is not on it have them show you how it goes on the machine.. There nothing like getting a tractor home and not knowing how to attach equipment for it or not knowing if you have all the right parts for that equipment for your tractor. I have 7 Garden Tractors and 3 Rear Engine Riders. 3 of the Garden tractors have tillers for them. I have two 1acre gardens on my 5&1/2acres and the tiller all handeled well in breaking new ground it make take two passes to break new ground. But it will sure save your back. 22years in the U.S. Army Infantry did that. My back is shot. Or it the fact I don't want to hand dig anything anymore especialy a Garden good luck in your tractor purchase.

So let me ask ... What is wrong with the lawn chief - is it something(s) that is simply going to be cost prohibitive to fix ? Compared to laying down $2,$3,$4k down on a new tractor with a blade (or snow blower attachment). After all - you already have the blade (or snow blower attachment). Thats not going to be cheap to replace with a new ride. You may also wish to factor in, with regards to buying used there is a 50/50% chance that your going to be repairing someone else's problem(s) on an already expensive purchase. Even if its the motor that's non-repairable - with a little hunting you could still easily replace the motor somewhere around $300-$700 ... Plus fix a few other things that might be broken or near worn out ? If yours is fixable at good price (compared to the $4k new option) then why not fix it? Some (a lot) of the box store units are not going to survive your routine (at least like your lawn chief did). Fix the lawn chief ? Whats wrong with it ? either way - good luck to you.

Thanks folks for the answers. I do know the approach of setting a price so high a prospective buyer will not even continue. (Honey, I tried my best to sell the tractor, car, etc., but no one wanted to make an offer.) There are some buyers who will jump way beyond that hurdle too. I've been watching both epay and craigslist for sometime now, but very few newer models of Simplicity are even close to my area. I've found some older ones as well as Allis Chalmers, but they do not fit the bill - pressurized lube in my area. My driving time is limited due to health issues. I used to not even blink an eye at a 4 hour stretch at a time. Not these days though. So, shipping was an option - at least I'd hoped it was. I'll keep looking. With the economy being as it is, something is bound to show up closer to home. I do appreciate the input. It is a learning lesson every time around here.